https://newsletter.en.creamermedia.com

Receive our free daily newsletter:

Macro & Micro

ACF executive director Saliem Fakir
New Saliem Fakir book highlights inextricable link between climate, energy transition and development
15th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Climate change is not only an environmental issue; rather, economic and social issues are at the core of the energy transition the world and Africa are grappling with now and, if these issues are... 


Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane
Eastern Cape Premier outlines practical measures to mitigate against further auto company losses
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As the automotive industry starts to experience the negative effects of US import tariffs and a possible additional 10% import tariff on BRICS+ countries in future, Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo... 


PIC calls for greater private investment to bridge Africa’s $170bn infrastructure gap
15th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has called for more investment to bridge Africa’s infrastructure gap in its second research paper, titled ‘Using Listed and Unlisted Financial Instruments to... 


Rand Currency
Key data suggests South Africa GDP grew for third straight quarter
15th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s economy probably expanded for a third successive quarter, buoyed by recoveries in the key manufacturing and mining sectors, although US tariffs now pose a fresh challenge to growth.... 


Bank note
South African rand lifted by gold, focus on inflation data next week
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's rand firmed against a weaker dollar on Friday, helped by higher gold prices as worries over the United States' fiscal health sent investors into the safe-haven asset. At 0807 GMT,... 


ITAC Chief Commissioner Ayabonga Cawe
South Africa nears decision on steel tariffs amid import influx
15th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's government will release the preliminary findings of its review of steel tariffs next week, moving a step closer to protecting the local industry from increased imports. The review... 


Western Cape Provincial Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Minister Ivan Meyer
Western Cape govt downgrades its economic growth ambitions following South Africa’s diplomatic fallout with the US
14th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Following the diplomatic failures that have transpired between South Africa and the US over the past six months, along with the 30% tariffs imposed on South African exports to the US as of August... 


New online tracker provides updated dashboard of South Africa’s reform progress
New online tracker provides updated dashboard of South Africa’s reform progress
14th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has officially launched a free online platform that provides a regularly updated view of the progress, or otherwise, government is making in implementing... 


An Equal Earth map
African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent's true size
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

The African Union (AU) has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organisations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favour of one that more accurately... 


Rand currency
South African rand takes breather after recovery rally
14th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand softened in early trade on Thursday, after a recovery rally in the past two sessions when the dollar weakened. At 0641 GMT the rand traded at 17.56 against the dollar, about... 


Image of Cyril Ramaphosa
‘Water must be financed, tracked, championed’ – Ramaphosa launches Water Investments Council
13th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his keynote address on Wednesday in Cape Town at the Africa Water Investment Summit, launched the Global Outlook Council on Water Investments, and welcomed... 


two men shaking hands
Sacci reports improvement in business climate over short and medium term
13th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The business climate has improved over the short term, between June and July, as well as over the medium term, from July 2024 to July this year, according to the South African Chamber of Commerce... 


Alfred Nzo development agency CEO Lumko Mtimde and  Coega Wild Coast SEZ programme executive manage Dr David Lefutso
Coega, Anda sign agreement to advance Alfred Nzo Industrial Park
13th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Coega Development Corporation (Coega) and the Alfred Nzo Development Agency (Anda) have signed a landmark service level agreement (SLA) at Coega’s offices in East London, marking a significant... 


Rand currency
South African rand extends gains before business confidence, retail sales data
13th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand extended its gains in early trade on Wednesday, boosted by a weaker dollar ahead of the release of a domestic business confidence index and retail sales figures later in the... 


Sasol Secunda
Sasol expects rebound in full-year EPS
12th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol has announced that it expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the year ended June 30, to be more than 100% higher year-on-year, at between... 


Unemployed people
Unemployment rate worsens to 33.2%
12th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa's unemployment rate worsened by 0.3 of a percentage point to 33.2% in the second quarter, compared with the unemployment rate of 32.9% reported for the first quarter of the year.... 


Freight Containers
South Africa’s revised trade offer to the US described as ‘broad, generous, open and ambitious’
12th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa submitted a revised trade offer to the US on August 12, after its previous ‘Framework Agreement’ submitted in May failed to avert the institution of 30% ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on South... 


R2
South African rand steady before local mining and jobs data
12th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Tuesday before the release of domestic mining output and unemployment figures. At 0618 GMT, the rand traded at 17.74 against the dollar, about... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau
27four, dtic confirm support for Transformation Fund
11th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Financial services firm 27four and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) have reaffirmed their shared commitment to unlocking South Africa’s full economic potential through the... 


Manufacturing
South African rand weakens as manufacturing beat fails to offset tariff nerves
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand was weaker on Monday as better-than-expected domestic manufacturing data failed to offset trade concerns, with the country scrambling to secure a lower tariff rate on its... 


Rand Currency
South African rand starts week firmer before local manufacturing figures
11th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand gained in early trade on Monday ahead of the release of domestic manufacturing data, while investors also kept a close eye on trade updates as the country scrambles to secure... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
South Africa's central bank sees only modest impact from US tariffs
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa's central bank believes US tariffs will only have a modest impact on the country's economic growth while leaving its inflation levels broadly unchanged, its governor said on Friday. US... 


Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago
Kganyago says CPI near 3% seen yielding lower rates
8th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation is expected to quicken over the next couple of months before cooling and that if it holds at current levels its forecasts predict... 


Rand currency
South African rand softens as traders await tariff updates after Ramaphosa-Trump call
8th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand weakened in early trade on Friday, as investors awaited details of President Cyril Ramaphosa's telephone call with his US counterpart President Donald Trump on bilateral... 


Photo of Terence Creamer
South African economy faces reality of 30% tariff on exports to the US
8th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the coming into force of the 30% reciprocal tariffs imposed on South African exports to the US and how government and businesses plan to navigate... 


Local sourcing needs some type of concession to support local industry – Makhubu
7th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Goods that are produced locally using locally sourced materials are likely to have higher production costs. This has a bearing on taxation and, if goods are to be sourced locally, there needs to be... 


Cabinet approves support package for exporters exposed to US tariffs as talks continue
Cabinet approves support package for exporters exposed to US tariffs as talks continue
7th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government will on Monday August 11 unveil the support measures for companies and workers affected by the imposition of 30% reciprocal tariffs by the US on South African exports... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump
Tariff D-Day: Ramaphosa, Trump speak as trade deal discussions continue
7th August 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

More detailed discussions will take place between South African and US trade negotiating teams, following a telephone discussion between President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump on... 


The African Development Bank has achieved significant successes over the past decade
6th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Outgoing African Development Bank (AfDB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has highlighted the successes of the institution. His term of office ends on September 1. The bank has maintained a AAA... 


Bank notes
South African rand steady but tariff concerns linger
6th August 2025 By: Reuters

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Wednesday, with investor focus still pinned on tariff updates before Washington's deadline. At 0724 GMT, the rand traded at 17.88 against the... 


Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe
US lashing out because it is a declining empire – Mantashe
5th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has said the 30% tariffs imposed on South African exports to the US are a form of death throes aggression, alleging that it is a desperate... 


South African flag with R2 coin
TymeBank outlines economic indicators that can assist SMEs with business planning
5th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Digital bank TymeBank says various international and local factors are affecting South African small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in both positive and negative ways. Ahead of more economic... 


Containers at a port
July PMI signals marginal improvement in South African business conditions
5th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Market research and financial intelligence company S&P Global's South Africa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.3 in July from 50.1 in June, signalling a slightly stronger, but marginal... 


An SAB logo
SAB highlights opportunities, challenges for small retailers
5th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As contributors to South Africa’s beer value chain, small retail businesses across South Africa play an important role for the local economy, enabling job creation, supporting township and rural... 


workers under steel structure at sunset
US tariffs expected to have significant impact on metals, engineering sector, Seifsa warns
4th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The 30% tariff on South African exports to the US is expected to have a significant and multidimensional impact on the South African metals and engineering sector, Steel and Engineering Industries... 


Komati Power Station
South Africa plans jail time, fines under new emissions rules
4th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa will seek jail time, fines and higher taxes for breaches of proposed rules to govern carbon emissions that will apply to almost all sectors of the economy. The proposed regulations,... 


Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau speaks while International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola listens during a joint briefing in Germiston
Cabinet to meet on support package for firms and workers exposed to 30% US tariffs
4th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau will present Cabinet with a proposed support package for South African companies and workers that will be negatively affected by the 30%... 


Citrus farming
Ramaphosa says talks with US continue while using citrus to illustrate complementary nature of trade relationship
4th August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

All channels of communication remain open to engage with the US, President Cyril Ramaphosa writes in his weekly newsletter, published days after President Donald Trump confirmed that reciprocal... 


1
2 3

Sector News

Showroom

Lion Alcoblow ® - High speed breathalyser
Alco-Safe

Developed to exceed the latest EN 15964 standards for police breathalysers proving that it will remain accurate and reliable for many years to come.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC)
CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC)

CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) - the leading conference and events venue in Pretoria/Tshwane.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Rittal
Rittal

Rittal is a world leading provider of top-quality integrated systems for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Flameblock
Flameblock

FlameBlock is a proudly South African company that engineers, manufactures and supplies fire intumescent and retardant products to the fire...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Weir
Weir

Weir is a global leader in mining technology. We recognise that our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that...

VISIT SHOWROOM 
ESAB showroom image
ESAB South Africa

ESAB South Arica, the leading supplier of high-end welding and cutting products to the Southern African industrial market is based in...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







pqt: 0.713s - ct: 0.932s - 424pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now